Benjamin Chambers Elementary School
Benjamin Chambers Elementary School
About This School
Public School | Grades K-5 | Chambersburg Area SD
Benjamin Chambers Elementary School is located in Chambersburg, PA and is one of 14 elementary schools in Chambersburg Area School District. It is a public school that serves 529 students in grades K-5.
Benjamin Chambers Elementary School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Pennsylvania in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Benjamin Chambers Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Benjamin Chambers Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Benjamin Chambers Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Benjamin Chambers Elementary School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Pennsylvania in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Benjamin Chambers Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Benjamin Chambers Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Benjamin Chambers Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Valley Christian School 0.2 miles | n/a | |
| Corpus Christi School 0.6 miles | n/a | |
| Hamilton Heights Elementary School 1.1 miles |  |
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| Stevens Elementary School 1.3 miles |  |
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| Buchanan Elementary School 1.4 miles |  |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 529
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Benjamin Chambers Elementary School had 71% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Pennsylvania had 38% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
50%
Hispanic
24%
Black
19%
Two or More Races
6%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
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Chambersburg Area SD District Spending
$9,555Per Pupil
The Chambersburg Area SD spends $9,555 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 64% on instruction, 31% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Chambersburg Area SD District
16:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Benjamin Chambers Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the PSSA
What is it?
The PSSA is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The PSSA also evaluated how well school programs enable students to master the standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of four levels: below basic, basic, proficient and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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2 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Pennsylvania, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2012 PSSA Results for all subjects tested.
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